Mental Health Patient Care
Resume:
CONTACT
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Columbia, SC
LOCATION:
ADRIANA KANDLER
Objective
Compassionate and skilled CNA with
hands-on clinical experience in nursing
homes, home healthcare, and intensive
summer camp nursing programs. Adept
at providing high-quality patient care
across all levels of independence and
ages 40–93, fostering both physical and
emotional well-being. Seeking a CNA
position in a positive, team-oriented
environment to gain diverse healthcare
experience while pursuing a nursing
degree.
Relevant Experience
CNA Clinicals – Nursing Home (Mental Health
Hall) – North Carolina, Summer 2025
Provided full ADLs for 4–5 residents daily
independently, including feeding, bathing,
dressing, mobility assistance, and monitoring
vital signs.
Worked with a wide variety of patients, ages
40–93, from fully independent to fully
dependent.
Gained experience supporting patients with
mental health needs, fostering emotional
well-being alongside physical care.
Developed strong time management,
independent decision-making, and patient
communication skills.
Home Healthcare CNA – Private Clients –
Charlotte, NC, 2025 (approx. 1.5 months)
Provided in-home care for two clients
independently, performing all ADLs and
coordinating with families and supervisors.
Managed patient schedules, medications, and
personalized care plans efficiently.
Pensacola Christian College – Summer Camp
Nursing Program – Pensacola, FL (3 Summers)
Completed an intensive, hands-on nursing
program with advanced practical skills,
including patient care tasks above CNA level.
Provided care for a variety of campers,
learning techniques in monitoring, first aid,
and nursing skill execution.
Program emphasized skill development and
practical application rather than theoretical
nursing education
Other Work Experience
Panera Bread – SC, 1.5 years
Taco Bell – SC & NC, 3 years (on and off)
Zaxby’s – SC, 1 year
Delivered excellent customer service, worked
efficiently in fast-paced environments, and
developed teamwork and communication
skills.
Land Title Services – Legal Assistant – SC, ~2
years
Retrieved and organized legal documents,
demonstrating responsibility, attention to
detail, and reliability.
Skills
Patient care (ADLs, vital signs, mobility
support)
Mental health support and patient
communication
Experience with patients ages 40–93,
independent to fully dependent
Home healthcare and nursing home
experience
Hands-on nursing skills above CNA level
(summer camp program)
Strong empathy, compassion, and
nonjudgmental approach
Ability to work independently and follow
detailed instructions
CPR certified
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